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Upper Little Truckee

Tahoe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.3 (61)
Upper Little Truckee
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30
1 of the last 52 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Upper Little Truckee in California has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 22h ago👥 9 in a row, AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE #001–AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE #009 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #011, #012, #013, #014, #016, #019, #020
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE #001–AREA UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE #009 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #011, #012, #013, #014, #016, #019, #020
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #018, #015
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #018, #015
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 11.5 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger11.5 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger11.7 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint11.7 midirections →

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Upper Little Truckee over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 4–9 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~392 mi from LA💵 $22–$66/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆59 ratings
5★36
4★16
3★3
2★2
1★2
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.4/4
T-Mobile0.2/4
AT&T0.0/4
Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Upper Little Truckee FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Upper Little Truckee?

Upper Little Truckee in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Upper Little Truckee?

Campsite fees at Upper Little Truckee run about $22–$66/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Upper Little Truckee when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Upper Little Truckee often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Upper Little Truckee?

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Upper Little Truckee over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 4–9 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Upper Little Truckee a good campground?

Upper Little Truckee holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 61 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Upper Little Truckee?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Upper Little Truckee, Verizon rates highest at 0.4 out of 5 from 13 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Upper Little Truckee located?

Upper Little Truckee is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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